Open AccessTranscutaneous closure of chronic broncho-pleuro-cutaneous fistula by duct occluder device
Author(s) -
Vikas Marwah,
R Ravikumar,
Ashok Kumar Rajput,
Amandeep Singh
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.177440
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , fistula , thoracostomy , bronchopleural fistula , suction , bronchoscopy , duct (anatomy) , closure (psychology) , complication , pneumonectomy , pneumothorax , lung , mechanical engineering , economics , engineering , market economy
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a well known complication of several pulmonary conditions posing challenging management problem and is often associated with high morbidity and mortality. Though no consensus exists on a definite closure management algorithm, strategies for closure widely include various methods like tube thoracostomy with suction, open surgical closure, bronchoscopy directed glue, coiling and sealants which now also includes use of occlusion devices. We report a case in which a novel method of delivery and closure of recurrent post-operative broncho-pleuro-cutaneous fistula by a duct occluder device was done transcutaneously which has not been previously described in literature.